SCSU earns Simon Award

St. Cloud State is recognized with the 2013 Simon Award for its excellence in integrating international education across
all aspects of the university.

President Earl H. Potter III traveled to Washington D.C. Nov. 12 to accept the award. Joining him was Ann Radwan, special advisor to the provost and former associate vice president for international affairs.

“Our international students add vibrancy to our academic community, and their presence in our classes brings an important international perspective to all students,” said Potter. “The internationalization of St. Cloud State is an ongoing process with an in-place strategy, strong foundations of international activity and broad community support.”

Also receiving the Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization are:

Colorado State
University, Fort Collins

Green River Community College, Auburn, Wash.

Lone Star College System, Houston, Texas

University of South Florida, Tampa Bay

“We are proud to present the
2013 Simon Award to these colleges and universities for their comprehensive
commitment and remarkable achievements in bringing global education
opportunities to their students,” said Marlene M. Johnson, NAFSA executive director and CEO. “They are excellent models for how higher education across the country can and must innovate to prepare our students for the global economy we live in today.”

St. Cloud State has more than 1,000 students from about 80 nations. It is ranked 13th in international enrollment among U.S. master’s level institutions.